Defendants dispute liability and damages in rear-ender. $147K. Fresno County.

Gross Verdict or Award: $147,988.10
Net Verdict or Award: $121,778.89
Economic Damages: $11,778.89
Non-Economic Damages: $110,000
Trial or Arbitration Time: 3 days
Jury Deliberation Time: 1 hour

Summary

Twenty-two visits to chiropractor and an MRI that reveals scoliosis.

Case Name: Nishan Mikhalli v. Eugenio Cayetano Galindo Estrada and Irma Juarez
Court and Case Number: Fresno County Superior Court / 20CECG02118
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Date Action was Filed: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Type of Case: Vehicles - Auto vs. Auto, Vehicles – rear-ender
Judge or Arbitrator(s): Hon. D. Tyler Tharpe
Plaintiffs:
Nishan Mikhalli, 43, diesel diagnostic tech at commercial truck repair store
Defendants:
Eugenio Cayetano Galindo Estrada (driver)
Irma Juarez (wife of defendant driver and owner of vehicle involved)
Type of Result: Jury Verdict

Facts and Background:
On April 21, 2020 plaintiff was rear-ended by Mr. Estrada who was driving his wife's vehicle.
Plaintiff's Contentions:
That plaintiff suffered soft-tissue whiplash injuries due to the collision caused by defendant.
Defendant's Contentions:
Defendants disputed liability and damages.

Physical Injuries claimed by Plaintiff:
Plaintiff suffered soft-tissue whiplash injuries. The day of the accident he presented himself to the emergency department. He followed up with 22 visits to the chiropractor and underwent an MRI. MRI revealed scoliosis – sideways curvature of the spine.
Plaintiff missed two months of work due to his injuries.